US Bridges

FAS 1348 Ch 14 over Ditch Mole Creek

Fair

Woodford County, Illinois · 4 MI E Minonk · Structure no. 102302700000000

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1348 Ch 14 over Ditch Mole Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FAS 1348 Ch 14 over Ditch Mole Creek in Woodford County, Illinois. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 375 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 379 by 2046. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesFAS 1348 Ch 14
CrossesDitch Mole Creek
Location4 MI E Minonk
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWoodford County
StateIllinois
Coordinates40.89832, -88.95557
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2020)
Projected traffic379 by 2046
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1348 Ch 14 over Ditch Mole Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1348 Ch 14 over Ditch Mole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does FAS 1348 Ch 14 over Ditch Mole Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1348 Ch 14 over Ditch Mole Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FAS 1348 Ch 14 over Ditch Mole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.